Month: May 2018

On being a friend and having a friend

There is no greater gift in life than the gift of a friend. I was six when I first got this. Six years old, and ridiculously shy. Friends were not my thing. I struggled to navigate school without actually having to talk …

How to have a perfect summer

Summer. I’m slathering sunscreen on boys before their inaugural dip in the pool when I catch the first whiff of it; freshly cut grass, sunshine, chlorine, watermelon, and lemonade all mingle into a scent that transports me through …

The things a mom knows

What is it like to be a mom? Tell me all the things you know. What should I learn so I can get this right? A friend, getting ready to begin her journey into motherhood, writes this to …

The stories we tell and what I don’t know about the Enneagram

The Enneagram. Ever heard of it? It’s ok if you haven’t. And if you have, you are either shaking your head or clapping your hands. People tend to love this description of human psyche and personality or they …